Chichibu Distillery "Ichiro's Malt US 2023 Edition" abv23 Joto Yuzu "The Citrus One"

Joto Yuzu "The Citrus One"

Non-age statement

but finishing a bit earthy and mellow

Tsukushi Kuro goes the opposite direction of many super clean & light shochu by using black koji

two bottles of wine -- along with tasting notes

Chichibu Distillery "Ichiro's Malt US 2023 Edition" abv23 Joto Yuzu "The Citrus One"This 2023 US exclusive release of the legendary Chichibus single malt is heavily peated whisky vatted from over fourteen casks. The base is aged in T5 virgin French oak barrels and married with a variety of supporting casks, including sherry, mizunara hogs head, and chibi daru quarter casks. Aromas of orange peel, mint, loquat, and melon are followed by a rich palate of soft sweetness yielding to a nutty herbal finish. These annual editions of Ichiro